Maria Menounos' Bright 2013 Academy Awards Arrival

The “Extra” cutie was all smiles as she shuffled through the arrivals area, stopping to pose for the shutterbugs in a Romona Keveza dress before hosting her red carpet event.

And the competition is extra fierce at this year’s Oscars, as there’s a ton of great talent and fabulous films up for consideration.

Daniel Day-Lewis’ “Lincoln” is up for a total of 12 awards, while “Life of Pi” has 11 chances at greatness. Additionally, “Silver Linings Playbook,” and “Les Miserables” have each received 8 nominations.